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Ukraine celebrated its 35th Independence Day with an unprecedented military display in Kyiv, featuring robots on the streets, naval drones on the Dnipro river, and UAVs in the skies. The event highlighted advanced technologies that have significantly impacted the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
A French couple’s hike ended tragically as they ignored warnings about harsh weather conditions. Their decision to proceed in the face of such threats led to their fatalities, highlighting the dangers of outdoor activities in adverse weather.
Tourists in Greece are now better informed about ultraviolet radiation dangers as awareness of sun protection measures, including hats and sunglasses, has risen during ongoing heatwaves. Red Cross volunteers report a decrease in demand for protective gear, reflecting improved visitor preparedness amid record tourist numbers.
A Russian missile and drone barrage, the largest since the war began, killed 28 civilians and injured 142 across Kyiv, including the collapse of a nine-story residential block in the Solomianskyi district.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has firmly rejected NATO’s push, driven by U.S. President Trump and Secretary-General Mark Rutte, for members to spend 5% of GDP on defence.
At the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, six member countries—Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—released a coordinated statement affirming support for Ukraine after U.S. President Trump controversially left early, blocking a joint communiqué on Russia and Ukraine.
Spain’s government released a report concluding that the massive blackout on 28 April that plunged parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness was due to a combination of technical miscalculations and planning failures, not a cyberattack. Voltage surges triggered a cascade of shutdowns across southern Spain.
A single ticket-holder from Ireland has won the record €250 million EuroMillions jackpot, with details of the winning location forthcoming.
EasyJet cabin crews in Spain plan a three-day strike from 25 to 27 June, involving over 650 flight attendants based in several major cities.
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